Downtown Fujisawa Bound!

Walked to downtown Fujisawa on my own today. 

Can't wait to explore more of the surrounding area. Only took me about 40 minutes to get down there. Not too shabby

Can totally read everything ;)

Lots to see and do.

Pachinko and slots seem to be big here. Saw quite a few of these.

Hrm.... Waaaaait a second! This looks familiar!

Sweet view!

Actually can get a decent view of Mount Fuji from Hana's apartment. Among the many wonders of japan: here's tonight's sunset!

Noise

Things I've noticed about this city in Japan compared to cities in the US:

noises are from things, machines, animal sounds and sometimes kids - - screaming, yelling, most conversations are a rarity when I'm in in Hana's apartment

the 5 o'clock jingle startles me every day

What can I say - - I like to walk around!

A couple of the sights from my nearby wanderings. Totally loving Japan :)

Tobacco Festival Weekend

Acquired some gold fish from the festival yesterday. Kensuke was kind enough to get us a "fish house"

Got a sweet [giant] bottle of Sake from Taichi. So incredibly hospitable!

JAPAN!!

Finally shaking off that jet lag and getting used to the flow of how things are working here in Japan. Can't speak Japanese worth a crap yet though so getting around has been a bit tough. Thankfully, I've got Hana and her (gracious) family to help me get by. 

Went to a festival called the "Tobacco Festival" yesterday and did my best not to stick out. Mission failed on that, but alas しょうがない (can't be helped). 

Having an amazing time so far. Good food, good company. Hana's family has been beyond welcoming. Happy to be here :)